SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 157

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 3rd Feb 2022 • English • Q157

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

A new swarm of locusts entered Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Sunday. This is the fifth swarm to (1)______ the state in four days from (2)______ western border with Pakistan. Since the first locust swarm (3)______ the state’s Sri Ganganagar district on April 11, as many as 25 swarms (4)______ entered Rajasthan. Some swarms moved to Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh,(5)______ which agricultural departments issued advisories to farmers asking them to be on high alert.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. have.

"Have" should be used in blank 4 as it is followed by a past participle verb.